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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?

2. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?

3. What happened that released Dionysus from prison?

4. When DIonysus says, "Thy change of mind compels thy praise," with what tone does he say those words?

5. Who ripped the tree out of the ground?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the four types of irony? Which irony is present in the discussions between Dionysus and Pentheus? Find at least two examples of irony in their discussions, and describe what the examples mean.

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of having the women defeat the men in the battle? Support your answer with examples form the play.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between the blindness Pentheus suffers and the blindness Tiresius suffers? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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